am 2949-2989, bc 1055-1015, An, Ex, Is, 436-476 the chief: The valiant men who assisted David in his advancement, and helped to establish him in his authority, were those, in all likelihood, that had accompanied him during his persecution by Saul. 2Sa 23:8 strengthened themselves with: or, held strongly with to make: 1Ch 12:38, 2Sa 3:17, 2Sa 3:18, 2Sa 3:21 according: 1Sa 16:1, 1Sa 16:12-14 Reciprocal: 1Ki 1:8 - the mighty 1Ch 12:1 - the mighty 1Ch 12:21 - mighty men 1Ch 12:23 - according 1Ch 19:8 - Joab 1Ch 28:1 - the mighty men 2Ch 17:1 - Jehoshaphat Neh 2:18 - So they strengthened